Best Wondery The Athletic Podcasts (2024)

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🇯🇵 “Shogun’s creativity hack” — Disney’s FX innovation strategy. The Fed’s Poseidon announcement. Reese’s athletic pivot. 19:50

8h ago19:50

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The Fed just cut interest rates by 0.5% like Poseiden… the tides of the economy have finally turned. Hershey just launched Reese’s & Jolly Rancher health supplements… because extreme brands win. Disney has a secret creativity hack for shows like “The Bear” & “Shogun”... and it’s the opposite of collaboration. Plus, it’s the most common birthday of …

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Can You Pull Off This Move? | How Can You Maintain Justice Without Self-Sacrificing? 13:54

9h ago13:54

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A lot has happened in the 10 years since The Obstacle Is the Way came out. Ryan is a different person, a different writer, than he was back in 2014 and he was so excited to get a chance to improve and update this book accordingly. There were mistakes to fix, criticism to address (some not so fun), and new ideas to incorporate. 📕 Get a signed, numbe…

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💍 “Man-gagement Rings” — Zales’ dude ring trend. Amazon’s Return-To-Work. Chili’s triple-dipper turnaround. 22:57

1d ago22:57

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Amazon is requiring 5-day return to office for everyone… and it reminds us of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. The new trend in the jewelry industry? Men’s engagement rings… It’s the “Rinse & Repeat” strategy. Chili’s is the fastest-growing casual restaurant chain in America… because every second counts. Plus, Fax Machines are making a comeback, thank…

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Timm Chiusano on Courage, Creativity, and Finding Your Purpose in the Corporate World 1:13:33

1d ago1:13:33

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Timm Chiusano was working as a creative executive at a Fortune 100 company in New York City when he decided to start posting daily videos on TikTok, documenting and sharing his appreciation for the little, almost mundane, moments of each day amidst his rigorous schedule. Now a few years later, Timm has over 1 million TikTok followers and just recen…

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You Can Never Undo This 4:02

1h ago4:02

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The truth is, nothing can undo what we do out of anger. We can’t take back what we’ve said. We can’t turn back the clock on harm we’ve inflicted or mistakes we have made. 💡 Take the first step towards a calmer future by signing up for the course: Taming Your Temper: The 11 Day Stoic Guide to Controlling Your Anger at the Daily Stoic Store: https://…

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👭 “Mary Kate & Ashley mystery” — The Row’s logo-less fashion. Chipotle’s burrito robots. Millennials’ DINK cruises. Description: 21:09

2d ago21:09

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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s 18-year-old fashion brand hit $1B… without any logo. Chipotle just unveiled a burrito bowl making robot… to solve the 3 Cs of restaurants. Millennials are now 50% of cruise ship passengers… So prepare for DINK cruises (not “drink”). $EAT $RCL $NCLH $CCL —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE P…

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Nothing Can Stop You From This | This Is The (Stoic) Secret To Sanity And Success 20:04

1h ago20:04

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What the Stoics meant when they said there was an opportunity in every obstacle is that in every obstacle lies the opportunity to practice virtue. “The Obstacle is The Way” is a way to win at life, but the ultimate victory isn’t achieved over the world or others, it’s gained by overcoming yourself, by choosing virtue when you have every reason not …

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🥑 “The Hugest Avocado” — Mission’s guac strategy. Wall Street’s 80 hr workweek cap. Disney’s Dartmouth dilemma. 21:25

3d ago21:25

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Mission Avocado just had its best day ever on National Guacamole Day… we’ll explain. Wall Street is putting limits on banker hours… because of 100-hour weeks. DisneyWorld’s prices have risen twice as fast as inflation… because Disney is like Dartmouth. Plus, the great ball debate: Pickleball’s growing faster than tennis, but which burns more calori…

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You Don’t Get Credit For This | On Handling Haters 7:48

1h ago7:48

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We do what’s right because it’s right. We don’t do what’s wrong because it’s wrong. 📕Grab a signed copy of Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday | https://store.dailystoic.com/ 📓 Pick up a signed edition of The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living: https://store.dailystoic.com/ ✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered…

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The Stoic Athlete | Ryan Holiday Speaks to the University of Kentucky Football Team 32:39

1h ago32:39

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In today's episode, Ryan talks with the University of Kentucky football team about how Stoicism can help them overcome adversity, the importance of discipline, and philosophical ideas they can turn to that will help them eliminate the noise and stay focused in season. 🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on tour! Grab tickets for London, Rotterdam, Dublin, Vanc…

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Francis Ford Coppola Opens Up About How Philosophy Has Inspired His Life and Career 1:01:53

5d ago1:01:53

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In his first ever podcast interview, Francis Ford Coppola joins Ryan to talk about how Marcus Aurelius, Stoicism, and Epicureanism have impacted his life, both personally and professionally. Francis reflects on his legacy and why it was so important to complete his latest movie, Megalopolis (out September 27), after he began developing it in the ea…

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☎️ HOTLINE: How to get Promoted with Corporate Natalie & Corporate Bro 1:19:28

6d ago1:19:28

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Natalie & Ross help us answer your Qs about excelling in the office… Corporate Natalie (Natalie Marshall) & Corporate Bro (Ross Pomerantz) are the co-hosts of the Demoted podcast. Their comedic personas on IG & TikTok star in the video you just sent to your office bestie. Together, they have over 3M followers. This episode covers… Who *really* are …

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They’re Difficult But They Can Make You Better | Protecting Our Inner Fortress From Fear 10:20

6d ago10:20

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Just like the great philosophers (and patient siblings and children and parents) throughout history, we can find wisdom in our difficult relationships. They bring both obstacles and opportunities, challenging us to grow and refine our character. 🎙️ Listen to Ryan’s live answer in Melbourne on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Wondery 🎟 Ryan Holiday is goi…

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☕ “Back to Coffee” — Starbucks’ CEO’s plan. Sorority House-flation. In-N-Out’s French strategy. 22:57

7d ago22:57

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$17M Sorority Houses get blow dry bar renovations… and it explains the housing industry. Starbucks’ brand new CEO just revealed his turnaround plan in a letter… so we read it. In-N-Out Burger opened in France, Mexico, and Japan… and it’s all for “legal” reasons. $SBUX $MCD $SPY Our tasty In-N-Out video on instagram and tiktok: https://www.instagram…

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No One Can Put This On You | What is Stoic Advice for Entrepreneurs? 13:51

1d ago13:51

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They can love you or hate you. But really, the only thing that matters is who you are to yourself. What matters is whether you are living up to your standards, whether you’re following those virtues of courage and discipline and justice and wisdom. Ask DS: What did the Stoics say about balancing between personal and community trials? What is Ryan’s…

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🌭 “Sausage Fest” — Meat economics in the debate. Hindus’ 1st religion app. Ford’s in-car commercials. 22:06

8d ago22:06

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The 1 piece of data that should’ve been debated last night?... Sausage Meat Economics. The fastest-growing religious app right now is Hindu… because Sri Mandir digitized a diaspora. Ford just filed the freakiest patent yet… Prepare for commercials in your cars run by Ford. $F $META $SPY —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON …

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How High Risk-Takers Are Shaping Our World | Nate Silver 1:15:39

8d ago1:15:39

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Nate Silver is an American statistician, poker player, and New York Times bestselling author of The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail -- but Some Don't . Nate’s latest book is On The Edge: The Art of Risking Everything, where he dives into the worlds of Doyle Brunson, Peter Thiel, Sam Bankman-Fried, Sam Altman, and more. These prof…

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Today, Let This Be The Answer 2:50

2d ago2:50

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Today, on the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, let us be full of love. Let us tell those we love that we absolutely and totally love them. ✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail 🏛 Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily …

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🤯 “They know your SSN…” — Cloaked’s crazy phone number. Apple’s AI iPhone. Electrolytes’ drinks surge. 22:53

9d ago22:53

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Apple just unveiled the iPhone 16… But it’s really an iCamera. If you call 855.752.5625, they’ll tell you your social security number… that they found on the dark web. The electrolyte drink industry is surging… because Gatorade lost the Innovator’s Dilemma. Plus, South Korea is selling more strollers for dogs than they are for babies. $AAPL $PEP $S…

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Don’t Boo, Do This | How To Overcome Your Depression (Marcus Aurelius' Morning Motivation) 11:03

9d ago11:03

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Go read up on the candidates. Check them for the virtues necessary in a leader. Understand no one will check every box, but pick the one you can best trust with the responsibilities of power and the common good. 🎥 Watch How To Overcome Your Depression (Marcus Aurelius' Morning Motivation) on the Daily Stoic YouTube Channel ✉️ Want Stoic wisdom deli…

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Listen Now: The Great Creators 7:37

8d ago7:37

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Become a more inventive, imaginative you. Every week, Guy Raz (creator of How I Built This) leads a deep dive conversation with someone at the top of their game. From conquering stage fright to learning to be more present and focused, you'll learn how each guest mastered their craft and ultimately became more successful in life. The result? An arse…

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💋 “Rare Billionaire” — Selena Gomez’s $2B lipstick. Trumponomics 2.0. Founder Mode vs Manager Mode. 20:24

10d ago20:24

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Selena Gomez is officially a billionaire… thanks to her booming makeup brand, Rare Beauty. Donald Trump outlined his economic plan last week… so we jumped into it. VC Twitter is debating Founder Mode vs. Manager Mode… but we found a 3rd way to run an operation. And one more thing… Mountain Dew will now pay you to move… because 1 time zone is happie…

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🇯🇵 “Shogun’s creativity hack” — Disney’s FX innovation strategy. The Fed’s Poseidon announcement. Reese’s athletic pivot. 19:50

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Can You Pull Off This Move? | How Can You Maintain Justice Without Self-Sacrificing? 13:54

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💍 “Man-gagement Rings” — Zales’ dude ring trend. Amazon’s Return-To-Work. Chili’s triple-dipper turnaround. 22:57

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Timm Chiusano on Courage, Creativity, and Finding Your Purpose in the Corporate World 1:13:33

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You Can Never Undo This 4:02

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👭 “Mary Kate & Ashley mystery” — The Row’s logo-less fashion. Chipotle’s burrito robots. Millennials’ DINK cruises. Description: 21:09

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Nothing Can Stop You From This | This Is The (Stoic) Secret To Sanity And Success 20:04

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🥑 “The Hugest Avocado” — Mission’s guac strategy. Wall Street’s 80 hr workweek cap. Disney’s Dartmouth dilemma. 21:25

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You Don’t Get Credit For This | On Handling Haters 7:48

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The Stoic Athlete | Ryan Holiday Speaks to the University of Kentucky Football Team 32:39

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Francis Ford Coppola Opens Up About How Philosophy Has Inspired His Life and Career 1:01:53

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☎️ HOTLINE: How to get Promoted with Corporate Natalie & Corporate Bro 1:19:28

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They’re Difficult But They Can Make You Better | Protecting Our Inner Fortress From Fear 10:20

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☕ “Back to Coffee” — Starbucks’ CEO’s plan. Sorority House-flation. In-N-Out’s French strategy. 22:57

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No One Can Put This On You | What is Stoic Advice for Entrepreneurs? 13:51

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🌭 “Sausage Fest” — Meat economics in the debate. Hindus’ 1st religion app. Ford’s in-car commercials. 22:06

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How High Risk-Takers Are Shaping Our World | Nate Silver 1:15:39

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Today, Let This Be The Answer 2:50

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🤯 “They know your SSN…” — Cloaked’s crazy phone number. Apple’s AI iPhone. Electrolytes’ drinks surge. 22:53

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Don’t Boo, Do This | How To Overcome Your Depression (Marcus Aurelius' Morning Motivation) 11:03

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Listen Now: The Great Creators 7:37

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💋 “Rare Billionaire” — Selena Gomez’s $2B lipstick. Trumponomics 2.0. Founder Mode vs Manager Mode. 20:24

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